This nighttime image captures a view from an urban area in Shumen, Bulgaria, looking towards the Shumen Plateau

This nighttime image captures a view from an urban area in Shumen, Bulgaria, looking towards the Shumen Plateau. In the background, atop a distant, dark hill, the illuminated Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria is visible as a prominent, bright white light source, partially obscured by atmospheric haze or fog. In the lower left foreground, the upper sections and traditional tiled roofs of at least two residential buildings are present, featuring distinct light-colored chimneys. A large, leafless deciduous tree with a dense network of branches occupies the lower right and midground, silhouetted against the dark sky and faintly illuminated by artificial light sources, including a partially visible street lamp pole on the far right. No individuals or specific activities are depicted.